Ekka Farewells Successful Show

With sunshine and blue skies prevailing over most of the 10 days of the Royal Queensland Show, in excess of 400,000 people have poured through the gates to participate in and enjoy the competition, entertainment and fun that is Ekka.

With crowd numbers up around 20% on last year, Queenslanders have thoroughly enjoyed all the wacky, the wonderful, the thrills, the glamour, the delicious treats and the strong spirit of competition.

RNA President Allan Warby explains "Ekka 2010 has been a terrific success, Ekka patrons created a happy atmosphere throughout the Showgrounds as they enjoyed the multitude of attractions on offer.

"From new dining options, to the action-packed night-time program, to an excellent music and entertainment line-up, to thousands of animals and competitions, and of course all the traditional favourites that people come back for year after year, it has been a privilege to stage this yearâs Show.

"We've had showbags sell-out, over 100 lambs born, 185,000 dagwood dogs and 145,000 strawberry sundaes sold  - which is all a part of Ekka.

"This is the people's Show and it takes hundreds of dedicated exhibitors, carnival operators, sponsors, judges, stewards, competitors, volunteers and staff to make the Ekka the best-loved event year after year. Thanks go to them and to the people who have come to enjoy this year's Show.

"We have been thrilled with the quality, craftsmanship, skill and talent of our competition entrants and recognised and awarded the champions."

Headline acts Operator Please and Yves Klein Blue play to Ekka crowds tonight along with a jam-packed Ekka Ignites program in the Main Arena.

Ekka will be back at the RNA Showgrounds next year with planning already underway for 2011.

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